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International observance celebrating midwives
The International Day of the Midwife is annually celebrated on the 5th of May, and was established in 1992 by the
International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) to celebrate and raise awareness about the
midwifery profession.
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The occasion is observed by over 50 nations around the world,
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[4] as well as international organizations such as the
WHO and
UNFPA .
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[7] A theme is chosen every year. For instance, the 2023 theme was "Together again: from evidence to reality" .
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[8] Social media graphics packages were distributed by the ICM to encourage online advocacy.
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The events of the celebration often include
seminars and social gatherings for
midwives , among other activities. For example, the 2011 celebration in
Malta included a five-kilometer public demonstration from
Pietà to
St. Julian's to raise public awareness, followed by a seminar about
lactation and
skin care for new mothers, and a "wine-and-dine" social event.
[10] In the 2023 celebration in
Maryland County, Liberia , the midwives met with local schoolchildren.
[11] The events are sometimes held remotely via video conference.
[4] On May 5, 2022, the
Bristol and
Belfast city halls lit up in
berry and
tangerine , the colors of the
Royal College of Midwives , to mark the occasion.
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References
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"The Important Role of Midwives Highlighted During HMC Organized International Day of the Midwife Celebrations" . Al Bawaba . May 7, 2018.
Archived from the original on May 13, 2019.
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"Celebrate International Day of the Midwife!" . North American Registry of Midwives . May 4, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 28, 2023.
^ Varney, Helen; Kriebs, Jan M.; Gegor, Carolyn L. (2004). Varney's Midwifery (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
ISBN
9780763718565 .
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"International Day of the Midwife 2023: When is it, theme, and how to join virtual Day of the Midwife event" . Edinburgh Evening News . May 5, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 17, 2023.
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"International Day of the Midwife" . UNFPA . May 5, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 18, 2023.
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"Celebrating International Day of the Midwife" . WHO . May 5, 2021.
Archived from the original on March 11, 2023.
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"International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2021" . WHO Africa . May 5, 2021.
Archived from the original on May 28, 2023.
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"Wonder Women: International Day of the Midwife — we need more midwives" . Whanganui Chronicle . May 1, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 11, 2023.
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"International Day of the Midwife 2023: What is this year's theme?" . Yahoo Lifestyle . May 5, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 6, 2023.
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"International Day of the Midwife" . Times of Malta . May 22, 2011.
Archived from the original on May 28, 2023.
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"Maryland Midwives Celebrate International Day of Midwife" . The New Dawn . May 8, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 18, 2023.
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"Belfast City Hall lit up for IDM 2022" . Royal College of Midwives . May 5, 2022.
Archived from the original on April 8, 2023.
External links
Information gathered
Organizations
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"Celebrate International Day of the Midwife!" . North American Registry of Midwives . May 4, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 28, 2023.
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"International Day of the Midwife" . Royal College of Midwives .
Archived from the original on April 8, 2023.
Yg
"May 5, 2022 International Day of the Midwives" . International Confederation of Midwives .
Archived from the original on February 8, 2023.
Yg
"May 5, 2023 International Day of the Midwives" . International Confederation of Midwives .
Archived from the original on May 8, 2023.
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"INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE 2023" . International Confederation of Midwives .
Archived from the original on May 5, 2023.
Y
"International Day of the Midwife" . UNFPA . May 5, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 18, 2023.
Y
"Celebrating International Day of the Midwife" . WHO . May 5, 2021.
Archived from the original on March 11, 2023.
Y
"International Day of the Midwife, 5 May 2021" . WHO Africa . May 5, 2021.
Archived from the original on May 28, 2023.
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"University of Sheffield celebrates International Day of the Midwife" . University of Sheffield . May 5, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 28, 2023.
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"Belfast City Hall lit up for IDM 2022" . Royal College of Midwives . May 5, 2022.
Archived from the original on April 8, 2023.
News
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"International Day of the Midwife recognises the unsung heroes of our maternity wards" . Northern Territory News . April 28, 2018.
Archived from the original on May 28, 2023.
N
"Joslin Thomas delivers baby girl on International Day of the Midwife" . The Mercury . May 6, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 28, 2023.
Y
"The Important Role of Midwives Highlighted During HMC Organized International Day of the Midwife Celebrations" . Al Bawaba . May 7, 2018.
Archived from the original on May 13, 2019.
Y
"International Day of the Midwife" . Times of Malta . May 22, 2011.
Archived from the original on May 28, 2023.
Y
"Maryland Midwives Celebrate International Day of Midwife" . The New Dawn . May 8, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 18, 2023.
N
"HMC marks International Day of Midwife 2023" . Gulf Times . May 13, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 27, 2023.
Y
"Wonder Women: International Day of the Midwife — we need more midwives" . Whanganui Chronicle . May 1, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 11, 2023.
Y
"International Day of the Midwife 2023: When is it, theme, and how to join virtual Day of the Midwife event" . Edinburgh Evening News . May 5, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 17, 2023.
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"International Day of the Midwife 2023: What is this year's theme?" . Yahoo Lifestyle . May 5, 2023.
Archived from the original on May 6, 2023.
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"Iran needs young population to make progress: Leader" . Tehran Times . 5 May 2014. Archived from
the original on 3 April 2015.
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"Midwives make history" . Stuff.co.nz . 30 April 2014.
Archived from the original on April 21, 2022.
Books
N Kehoe, Sean; Neilson, James; Norman, Jane (2010). Maternal and Infant Deaths: Chasing Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 . RCOG.
ISBN
9781906985301 .
N Alexander, Jo; Levy, Valerie; Roch, Sarah (1993). Midwifery Practice: A Research-Based Approach . Bloomsbury Publishing.
ISBN
9781349129362 .
Y Varney, Helen; Kriebs, Jan M.; Gegor, Carolyn L. (2004). Varney's Midwifery (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
ISBN
9780763718565 .
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